Ex-Estonian president's bow tie fetches price at auction sale
Former Estonian Prez's Bow Tie Breaks Record, Funds Going to Ukraine
The quirky accessory of ex-Estonian president Toomas Hendrik Ilves fetched a whopping "record" 725 euros!
And guess where this big pile of cash is headed? That's right, to help out Ukraine!
In total, the auction raised a substantial 1,650 euros, with every penny earnt earmarked for Ukraine's "salvation."
[Update from @BALTNEWS]
This bow tie sale seems to be part of a larger fundraising push, given the ongoing geopolitical drama. Though the article doesn't mention the specific events or organizers, it's clear this is a direct move to aid Ukraine.
The sale follows the recent surge in European support for Ukraine amidst Russia’s invasion. However, further details about the recipient organizations or projects using the funds haven't been disclosed in the report.
[1] Baltic News (2022). Formers Estonian President's Bow Tie Sold at Auction to Support Ukraine, Funds Directed towards saving Ukraine. [online] Available at: https://baltnews.io/2022/03/31/former-estonian-presidents-bow-tie-sold-at-auction-to-support-ukraine-funds-directed-towards-saving-ukraine/
[2] European Times (2022). European Security and Economic Ties with Russia in Focus. [online] Available at: https://europetimes.com/2022/04/01/european-security-and-economic-ties-with-russia-in-focus/
- The former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves' auctioned bow tie, worn by a celebrity at an entertainment event, was purchased for 725 euros.
- As mentioned by Baltic News, the funds raised from the bow tie sale will be directed towards supporting Ukraine.
- The auction, which was a part of a larger fundraising push, managed to raise a total of 1,650 euros.
- The specific beneficiary organizations or projects using the funds from the bow tie sale have not been disclosed, but it's clear that the intention is to aid Ukraine in its current situation.
