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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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...

Grindavík residents blocked from returning home after September 1

Grindavík residents face continued frustration as the ban on permanent residency in properties managed by the state-owned company Þórkatla looks set to remain in...

Iceland Eruption Ends: Volcanic Activity Ceases

The eruption has ended, according to the Icelandic Met Office, bringing a close to the latest episode of volcanic unrest on the Reykjanes Peninsula,...

Bandero Iceland: Coast Guard Standoff Continues at Sea

The Icelandic Coast Guard vessel Þór is still shadowing the Sea Shepherd ship Bandero in Icelandic waters, as of the latest reports, with no...

Reykjafoss and Fossalaug Closed: What Visitors Need to Know

Reykjafoss and Fossalaug, two of the most visited natural sites near Reykjavík, have been closed to the public. Access to both locations has been...

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Iceland Club World Cup Quarter-Final: Draw, Date & Opponents

Iceland's U21 national side have made history by reaching...

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,...
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