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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Dangerous Weather Warning Issued for Austurland and South Vatnajökull

Dangerous driving conditions have developed across Austurland and the region south of Vatnajökull, with authorities urging motorists — particularly those towing trailers — to...

Non-Schengen Passengers Face Longer Border Queues in Iceland

Non-Schengen passengers at Keflavík International Airport are facing border queues up to six times longer than those for Schengen travellers, according to reporting by...

Iceland Extreme Rainfall Warning: Nine Times the Average This Weekend

Iceland is bracing for an extraordinary weather event this weekend, with forecasters warning of rainfall up to nine times the monthly average across parts...

Iceland Airport Drone Incident Closes Runway and Disrupts Flights

A drone incident at Keflavík International Airport — Iceland's main international gateway, located roughly 50 kilometres southwest of Reykjavík — forced the closure of...

Iceland Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

Iceland's government has proposed a law that would ban children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms. The proposal, introduced in...

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Iceland Temperature Record 2025: How Hot Could It Get?

Iceland's all-time temperature record could fall as early as...

Online Scammer Targets Icelandic Authors

An online scammer is targeting Icelandic authors by sending...

Icelandair New Pilots: 31 Graduates Join Flight Crew

Icelandair has expanded its cockpit ranks with 31 newly...

World’s Largest Electric Plane Cleared for First Flight

The world's largest electric plane, Heart Aerospace's X1 prototype,...
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