A regional court has affirmed the guilty verdicts in the high-profile bribery case involving former central bank governor Ainars Rimšēvičs and businessman Māris Martinsons, meaning their prison sentences stand.

Delfi: Court Upholds Conviction in Rimšēvičs and Martinsons Bribery Case

A regional court has upheld the conviction in the bribery case involving Ainars Rimšēvičs and Māris Martinsons, meaning the guilty verdicts stand.

TVNET: Appellate Court upholds prison sentences for Rimšēvičs and Martinson

The news reports that the Appellate Court has upheld prison sentences previously handed down to Rimšēvičs and Martinson.

President Edgars Rinkēvičs has promulgated the new Immigration Law, which controversially includes provisions for acquiring residency permits in exchange for investment, a policy often referred to as 'golden visas'. The law's enactment has faced sharp criticism regarding immigration restrictions.

TVNET: Rinkēvičs promulgates Immigration Law despite disputes over 'golden visas'

President Rinkēvičs has enacted the Immigration Law, even though there were disagreements concerning 'golden visas'.

Delfi: President Signs Immigration Law with Option for Residency Through Investment

The President has signed the Immigration Law, which includes provisions allowing for the acquisition of residency permits in exchange for investment.

TVNET: Kulbergs sharply criticizes NA's proposed immigration restriction plan

The story reports on sharp criticism from Kulbergs regarding the National Alliance's (NA) proposed measures to restrict immigration.

Following a cyberattack and data theft at the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD), discussions are underway regarding whether affected clients will receive compensation, with the Data State Inspectorate's decision being a crucial factor.

TVNET: Will CSDD clients receive compensation for data leak? A decision by the Data…

The article discusses whether clients of CSDD (Road Traffic Safety Directorate) will receive compensation for a data leak, with the Data State Inspectorate's decision being crucial.

IR: CSDD Cyberattack Anatomy and Was it Preventable?

The CSDD data theft highlights a long-standing issue warned about by CERT.LV: cybersecurity must be a priority for institution leadership, not just IT administrators or external services.

Unidentified drones were observed briefly flying over Latvia this morning before proceeding into Estonian airspace, raising potential security concerns.

Delfi: Drones Briefly Appeared in Latvia This Morning and Flew into Estonia

Drones were observed briefly in Latvia this morning before entering Estonian airspace, raising potential security concerns.

Entrepreneurs are stepping into teaching roles, either as new careers or by dedicating their free time, to share their business knowledge and experience with students and foster innovative thinking.

IR: Entrepreneurs Become Teachers to Foster Out-of-the-Box Thinking

Entrepreneurs are changing careers or dedicating free time to become teachers, providing students with knowledge and experience gained in their own businesses and beyond.