Latvian Minister of Welfare Dismissed Due to Drunk Driving

Latvian Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks has been suspended after being detained for drunk driving. It's from sb.by. According to RIA...

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Published Sep 13, 2026

Latvian Minister of Welfare Dismissed Due to Drunk Driving

Latvian Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks has been suspended after being detained for drunk driving. It's from sb.by.

According to RIA Novosti, the police recorded Uzulnieks extremely high level of alcohol in the blood – 3.5 ppm. By order of Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, the official was relieved of his duties as minister. Uldis Augulis will temporarily act as the head of the department.

Reinis Uzulnieks has headed the Ministry of Welfare since May 2026 as part of the Kuhlbergs government. For residents of Latvia, the new heating season will be more expensive than the previous one due to rising fuel prices

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