Meanwhile, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) announced that she has dismissed Minister Krauze from his post. "I cannot tolerate any shadow of suspicion over members of the government," said the prime minister, who also announced her resignation today. The current government will continue to perform its duties until a new Cabinet of Ministers is approved by the Saeima.
The duties of the Minister of Agriculture will be temporarily performed by Minister of Economics Viktors Vala...