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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Iceland Youth Unemployment Hits Record 23.8 Percent in 2025

Iceland's youth unemployment rate has reached 23.8 percent among 16-to-24-year-olds, according to the latest figures — a record high that has alarmed economists, policymakers,...

Hrafntinnusker Rescue: Hiker Pulled from Highland Trail

A hiker has been rescued from Hrafntinnusker, a remote highland hut on Iceland's famous Laugavegur trekking route, after becoming stranded in severe weather conditions....

Vestmannaeyjar Ferry Crisis: Islanders Demand Backup Vessel

Residents of Vestmannaeyjar — the Westman Islands, Iceland's only inhabited offshore archipelago — are demanding that authorities provide a backup ferry after repeated disruptions...

Iceland Weather Warning: Heavy Rain Forecast This Weekend

A significant wet weather system is moving across Iceland this weekend, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and reduced visibility to much of the country....

Iceland Coast Guard Þór Still Trailing Bandero Westward

The Icelandic Coast Guard vessel Þór is actively pursuing the ship Bandero westward off Iceland's coast, according to the latest reports from Landhelgisgæslan (the...

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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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