Viktor Ólason

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Viktor Ólason is an Icelandic entrepreneur and founder of Iceland Now. Born and raised in Iceland, he writes about Iceland travel, culture, and news from a true local's perspective - helping readers experience Iceland more deeply and authentically.

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Google Enhances Weather Forecasts with AI Technology

Google has been quietly building toward this moment for a while. Its AI-based weather models have been turning heads in research circles — outperforming...

OpenAI Allows Employees to Donate Equity to Charity

Current and former OpenAI employees have grown increasingly frustrated with the company's long-standing ban on donating equity to charity. That frustration appears to have...

15 Election Dramas in Ringberg to Watch This Season

Election night is almost here, and the tension is already building. Across Ringberg, 15 municipalities are shaping up for races close enough that a...

Canada’s Budget Passed, Averting New Elections

In a closely watched vote, Canada's government passed a new national budget, pulling back from the edge of an early election. For the ruling...

Danish Democrats Face Key Local Elections in KV25

In Mariagerfjord Municipality, the upcoming election is shaping up to be a genuinely interesting contest. The Danish Democrats have put themselves in a position...

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How Iceland Geothermal Energy Powers Daily Life

Almost every hot shower taken in Reykjavík is heated...

Renting a Car in Iceland: What You Need to Know

More people rent a car in Iceland than you...

Iceland Camping: Rules, Gear, and What to Expect

Why camping in Iceland is nothing like camping elsewhere Iceland...

Best Iceland Photography Spots Worth the Effort

The first time I took a camera to Reynisfjara,...
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