Gal

Gal is a trilingual semimonthly newspaper published in Gali District, Abkhazia. It is the only (partially) Mingrelian-language newspaper in the world. It was founded in 1995 by Nugzar Salakaia, who is still the editor. Gal has a circulation of 1,000. Between 1995 and 1998, the building that housed the newspaper's office and printing press was blown up six times by Georgian paramilitary forces. References 1995 establishments in Abkhazia Abkhaz-language newspapers Mass media in Gali Mingrelian-language newspapers Newspapers established in 1995 Newspapers published in Abkhazia Russian-language newspapers