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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Paul Watson Iceland: Bandero Standoff Enters Critical Phase

Paul Watson-linked organisations have issued new threat warnings against Hvalur hf, Iceland's primary whaling company, as the vessel known as the Bandero remains positioned...

Iceland Cocaine Record: Minister Blasts Hvalur Staff

Iceland's largest cocaine seizure ever has been linked to the whaling company Hvalur hf, triggering a political firestorm after a government minister publicly accused...

Iceland Eruption Risk 2026: Lava Flood Remains Most Likely

Iceland's volcanic eruption risk remains high in 2026, with a kvikuhlaup — a lava flood — still the most likely immediate scenario on the...

Drangey Island Rescue: Helicopter Called After Accident

A helicopter rescue operation was launched at Drangey island in north Iceland after a person was injured in an accident on the dramatic sea...

Iceland Glacier Retreat: New 2026 Data Shows Continued Shrinkage

Iceland's glaciers are shrinking at an accelerating pace, according to fresh data released in mid-2026. New measurements confirm that Iceland's ice coverage has continued...

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FutureVolc Project and Iceland’s Eruption on National Geographic

The FutureVolc project and its work documenting volcanic activity...

Hang-glider pilot found south of Mýrdalsjökull

A hang-glider pilot has been found and taken to...

Iceland Food Festival 2025 Returns to Reykjavík This Weekend

Iceland's biggest food festival returns to Reykjavík this weekend,...

Iceland Tourism 2026: A Stronger Start Than Expected

Iceland tourism in 2026 is off to a better...
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