Updated: 16.07.2025
The newspaper Asaval-Dasavali is characterized by xenophobic, anti-Western, and ethno-nationalist editorial policy and positions itself as a conservative platform. It regularly publishes hate speech targeting ethnic and religious minorities, LGBTQ+ groups, and pro-Western political parties, portraying European integration and liberal values as existential threats to Georgian identity.
Asaval-Dasavali has repeatedly published manipulative content containing disinformation, including conspiracy theories. The messages vocalized by the outlet often echo Russian propaganda, portraying the European Union as a cultural colonizer aiming to destroy Orthodox and traditional values.
The newspaper was founded in 1992. All companies affiliated with Asaval-Dasavali are owned by its founder and editor-in-chief, Lasha Nadareishvili. In addition, he owns several other companies, including LLC Georgian Telegraph Agency, LLC Literary Newspaper Segment, LLC Nonpartisan Newspaper, LLC Hot News Newspaper, and many more.
