The mayor of Riga nil Ushakov said that he did not wish to leave her own office because of the decision of the Minister of regional development Juris puce, His removal from office.

on the last working day of the week is published in newspaper Latvijas V? Stnesis was published the order about dismissal puce Ushakov. He is suspected of inappropriate use, more than 18 million euros of public money.

The mayor may challenge it within 30 days and, if the court will support Him to return to his post. He said that he will cover all expenses associated with the appeal.

Ushakov is the leader of the party " Consent ", which supports Russian-speaking residents of Latvia. Mayor has held since 2009.



<span style="color:darkgray
sections: Politics