#Finland brewery launches NATO beer with ‘taste of security’

#Finland brewery launches NATO beer with ‘taste of security’

“Finland brewery launches NATO beer with ‘taste of security’” HELSINKI — A small brewery in Finland has launched a NATO-themed beer to mark the Nordic country’s bid to join the Western military alliance. Olaf Brewing’s OTAN lager features a blue label with a cartoon version of a beer-drinking medieval knight in metal armor emblazoned with NATO’s compass…

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#Finland must apply for NATO membership, leaders say

#Finland must apply for NATO membership, leaders say

“Finland must apply for NATO membership, leaders say” HELSINKI – Finland must apply to join the NATO military alliance “without delay”, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Thursday, a major policy shift triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Finland, which shares an 810-mile border and a difficult past with Russia,…

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#Letters to the Editor — April 22, 2022

#Letters to the Editor — April 22, 2022

“Letters to the Editor — April 22, 2022” The Issue: The Biden administration and NATO’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. I voted for President Biden because I firmly believe his assessment that the world has become a dangerous dichotomy of democracy and autocracy (“Ukraine’s Alamo,” Editorial, April 21). The alternative choice was former President…

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#Letters to the Editor — March 28, 2022

#Letters to the Editor — March 28, 2022

“Letters to the Editor — March 28, 2022” The Issue: President Biden’s trip to Europe to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with world leaders. I’m still laughing at the thought that President Biden went to Europe to foster unity in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (“Joe’s Toothless ‘Unity,’ ” Editorial, March 24). This is…

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