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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Can’t Reach 112 in Iceland? There’s Now a Backup Number

Iceland's emergency line Neyðarlínan has introduced a permanent backup number — 599-0112 — for anyone unable to connect to the standard emergency number 112....

Pallborðið: Nei eða Já? Iceland’s Roundtable Debate

Pallborðið — Iceland's televised roundtable political debate format — is back in the spotlight, and the question of whether it still serves democratic discourse...

Mosquitoes in Iceland: Both Species Retreating in 2026

Mosquitoes in Iceland appear to be losing ground this summer. According to emeritus biology professor Gísli Már Gíslason, virtually no mosquitoes have been spotted...

Iceland U21 Euro 2025: What Happened and What Comes Next

Iceland's under-21 national football team have delivered one of the country's most exciting youth football performances in recent memory at the 2025 UEFA European...

Ungt fólk í leiguhúsnæði: Growing Rental Market in Iceland

Young people renting in Iceland are increasingly driving a measurable expansion of the country's rental housing market. Data and industry signals point to a...

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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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