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'A hint of freedom': Finnish brewery crafts beer to celebrate NATO bid

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A brewery in Savonlinna, Finland has created a beer in honour of Finland's application to join NATO. "It tastes like security with a hint of freedom," says owner Petteri Vanttinen.

Added on the 20/05/2022 04:36:39 - Copyright : AFP EN

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