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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Breiðafjörður Ferry Back in Service After Westman Islands Stint

The Breiðafjörður ferry is back on its regular route after spending several weeks covering duties on the Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) crossing. The vessel, known...

Hraunbúðir Audit: Staffing Far Below Minimum Standards

A government inspection of Hraunbúðir nursing home in Iceland has found that qualified staff levels are dramatically below minimum requirements — registered nurses make...

Direct flighs to Iceland from China / 从中国直飞冰岛的航班

Iceland Awaits: Pure Nature, Warm Hearts and Unforgettable Adventures 冰岛在等您:纯净自然、温暖人情与难忘旅程 A new direct air connection beginning on October 26, 2026, brings the extraordinary landscapes and vibrant...

Iceland Whale Pollution: Never-Before-Seen Levels Found at Plant

Iceland whale pollution has reached levels never previously recorded, according to the country's Health Inspectorate, which inspected a whale processing facility and found contamination...

Air China Opens Beijing–Reykjavík Flight Bookings

Tickets are finally on sale. After years of on-again, off-again announcements, Air China has opened bookings for a scheduled service linking Beijing with Keflavík...

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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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