ILMARS RIMSEVICS, for 17 years the governor of Latvia’s central bank, had been due to retire next year. Instead, he is facing calls to resign. On February 17th Latvia’s anti-corruption authority detained him on suspicion of demanding bribes of at least €100,000 ($ 123,000). That sparked international concern. Mr Rimsevics is a member of the […]
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Latvia’s top banking official is accused of demanding bribes
ILMARS RIMSEVICS, for 17 years the governor of Latvia’s central bank, had been due to retire next year. Instead, he is facing calls to resign. On February 17th Latvia’s anti-corruption authority detained him on suspicion of demanding bribes of at least €100,000 ($ 123,000). That sparked international concern. Mr Rimsevics is a member of the […]
Who is Latvia’s Eurovision entry 2017? Triana Park to sing Line – Latest odds, video, more
Triana Park is the explosive final act that will take to the stage in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev. Who is Latvia’s Eurovision entry 2017? The Latvian band has a provocative sound that brings together pop, electronic, elements of hip hop and rock vibes. Stunning singer Agnese Rakovska founded […]