Clear News | Monday 23.3.2026

Etla and immigration. Finnair. Early spring. Tuesday’s weather.

Etla and immigration

Initially, the topic is immigration.

Finland needs to clearly increase the number of immigrants.

This is what the Finnish Institute of Economic Research Etla says. It has published a new report on the matter.

The report says that approximately 44,000 new immigrants are needed each year.

Finland especially needs working immigrants. This will ensure that there will be enough workers in the future and the Finnish economy will be strengthened.

According to the report, Finland needs to clearly increase the number of immigrants.

Etla experts say that newcomers also need to be integrated and trained.

Finnair

Then news about Finnair.

Finnair plans to purchase more aircraft.

Finnair has ordered at least 18 new aircraft from the Brazilian company Embraer. The new model consumes less fuel than older aircraft.

In addition, Finnair plans to purchase used Airbus aircraft.

Finnair spends approximately 2 billion euros on purchasing aircraft.

Finnair is buying more aircraft. Finnair wants newer aircraft for European flights.

Early spring

Finally, the topic is spring.

Spring has started early this year.

Many Finns have already started spring work in their yards and gardens.

In Helsinki, apple trees and shrubs were trimmed and birdhouses were installed at the Tali allotment garden over the weekend.

The first crocuses and snowdrops have appeared.

Spring has started early this year.

Migratory birds also return to Finland in the spring. Last week, swans, geese and larks were seen, for example.

Tuesday weather

Still a weather forecast.

Tomorrow afternoon the sun will shine all over the country.

It is warm in the south and cool in the north.

It will rain in the west in the evening.