In Iceland, the temperature exceeded 26 degrees Celsius (79 Fahrenheit) on May 15, unprecedented for that time of year on the subarctic island.

A new analysis says human-caused climate change had a key role in the record-breaking heat wave in Iceland and Greenland in May

Greenland's glaciers are melting rapidly due to Arctic warming and ocean heatwaves—posing global threats to sea levels, ecosystems, and climate systems.

A lot of ice breaks off in the glacier ... some days, we cannot even go out and sail because all the fjords close,' local fisherman Johan Henrickson says - Anadolu Ajansı

The first direct flight from the U.S. to Greenland by an American airline has landed in the capital city of Nuuk

Greenland's ice sheet experienced record melting in May due to climate change, impacting sea levels and highlighting Arctic warming.

The astonishing heat wave sent temperatures skyrocketing throughout the region for more than a week, rising more than 18 F above their usual levels in some places. Melting on the Greenland ice sheet rose to 17 times its normal rate. Asphalt in Iceland, designed for cooler weather, softened in the heat.

As the territory with a population of 56,500 prepares to welcome a record number of visitors this year, the Parliament has passed a law designed to encourage local businesses and limit the arrival of large cruise ships.