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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Watson Bandero Iceland Activists: New Collaboration Claims

Icelandic activist groups are facing fresh accusations of directly coordinating with the Sea Shepherd vessel Bandero and its crew linked to Paul Watson, escalating...

Iceland Coast Guard Criticism Mounts Over Bandero Standoff

Iceland's Coast Guard, Landhelgisgæslan, is facing growing public and political criticism over its handling of the Bandero standoff, with a new wave of scrutiny...

Pétur G. Markan appointed town manager of Grindavík

Pétur G. Markan has been appointed bæjarstjóri — town manager — of Grindavík, after the town council selected him from a field of 23...

Bandero Standoff: Iceland Coast Guard Latest Update

The Bandero standoff Iceland situation remains unresolved as of this writing, with the vessel — carrying veteran anti-whaling activist Paul Watson and associates —...

Icelandic Resilience: A National Strength or a Hidden Trap?

Icelandic resilience has long been celebrated as the defining quality of a nation forged by volcanic eruptions, brutal winters, and centuries of near-impossible subsistence...

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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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