Stories about Lithuania from February, 2009
Japan: Hetalia Axis Powers and the limits of parody
Hetalia, a satirical manga set mainly during the Second World War and featuring national protagonists of that era, has attracted attention among both domestic and international audiences for its caricature of world nations. In this post, read reactions in translation from bloggers in both Japan, where the manga originated, and in Italy, the country most strongly ridiculed.
Lithuania: Guantanamo Inmates
Lituanica writes about speculation that Lithuania might accept some Guantanamo inmates.
Lithuania: Prices and Salaries
With a Grain of Druska writes about prices and salaries in Lithuania and compares them to those in Western Europe.