Latvia's Foreign Minister to Resign Amid Private Flights Probe

Krisjanis Karins to step down on April 10 following a criminal investigation into his office's use of state funds for private flights.

Karins, Latvia's top diplomat, announced his resignation after a scandal involving the misuse of state funds for private jet rentals.
The criminal probe focuses on whether the expensive private flights taken during Karins' tenure as prime minister were necessary and justified.
Karins has not been personally accused of any wrongdoing but chose to resign, acting in what Prime Minister Evika Silina described as the manner of a 'decent Western politician.'
The resignation comes ahead of a parliamentary vote on April 11 to choose Karins' successor.
No official candidates for the foreign ministry vacancy have been announced yet.