https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Wine tasters from Sweden toasted victory on Saturday after winning the fifth edition of an international blind tasting contest, leaving last year's top contenders China and France in the dust, organisers said. https://www.thelocal.se/20171014/swedish-wine-tasters-crowned-worlds-best-at-french-contest Sat, 14 Oct 2017 18:55:57 +0200 swedish-wine-tasters-crowned-worlds-best-at-french-contest A self-confessed computer-gaming nerd from the city of Växjö on Saturday night won the competition for Sweden’s best beard for the second year in a row. https://www.thelocal.se/20160904/computer-nerd-wins-swedens-best-beard Sun, 04 Sep 2016 16:29:40 +0200 computer-nerd-wins-swedens-best-beard The 2015 Green Innovation Contest has now opened for applications, sparking a new round of innovation. Contestants from all across Sweden can apply. The contest, held by Innovatum, aims to help more innovators succeed in developing their products or services and thus contribute to Sweden's competitiveness. https://www.thelocal.se/20150422/green-innovation-contest-opens-for-applicants Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:28:07 +0200 green-innovation-contest-opens-for-applicants One lucky Swede will get the chance to start a new life in Berlin, complete with paid apartment and language lessons for a year, but there's a catch - they have to legally change their name first to Klaus-Heidi. https://www.thelocal.se/20131015/50808 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:35:00 +0200 50808