The Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore takes note of the publication of the Singapore Prison Service's (SPS) annual statistics for 2018, and notes with concern the worrying increase in the number of judicial executions, which have risen from 8 in 2017 to 13 in 2018. The Embassy further notes that a majority of the cases (11) are related to drugs offences.
The Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore calls on the Singapore authorities to halt the execution of Mr. Micheal Anak Garing, to commute his sentence to a non-capital sentence and to adopt a moratorium on all executions.
Today, more than two thirds of the countries of the world have become abolitionist in law or practice which confirms a global trend towards abolition of the death penalty. Switzerland holds a principled position against the death penalty and is opposed to the use of capital punishment under any circumstances. No compelling evidence exists to show that the death penalty serves as a deterrent to crime more efficient than imprisonment. Furthermore, any errors - inevitable in any legal system - are irreversible. Switzerland will continue supporting the universal trend towards the eradication of the death penalty.
Monday, 16.09.2019
– Wednesday, 15.01.2020
Public event
The call for applications for ThinkSwiss Scholarships 2020 is now open! A unique chance for students enrolled at Singapore universities to spend up to three months in Switzerland and redefine your research thinking at a Swiss university. Send your application until 15 January 2020.
Saturday, 28.09.2019
– Saturday, 28.09.2019
Public event
Do you want to learn about studying in Europe and in Switzerland? On 28th September "Study in Europe", takes place at the largest education fair in Singapore! A dozen European countries will present their university programmes during the whole day at Suntec City. This is your first step to a study programme in Switzerland!
Location: Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 3, Rooms 324-326
Wednesday, 11.09.2019
– Saturday, 05.10.2019
Public event
The annual tournament will be graced by Ambassador Filliez and Guest-of-Honour, Ms. Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth - MCCY.
The Embassy of Switzerland takes this opportunity to extend its warm invitations to all football fans to join this year’s Switzerland-Singapore Football Festival. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter (@SwissAmbSGP) for more updates and coverage of the event!
Location: NS Square (previously known as The Float)
Saturday, 03.08.2019
– Saturday, 03.08.2019
Public event
The Swiss Club and the Swiss Embassy will celebrate the Swiss National Day on Saturday 3rd of August at the Swiss Club.
The wine during the aperitif will be sponsored by the Embassy.
The Embassy is pleased to present VR_I Cie Gilles Jobin and Artanim at Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) from May 28th to 30th at The Arts House.
Gilles Jobin has created the first ever choreographic work in immersive virtual reality. With VR_I, the choreographer invites the audience for a unique sensory experience. Equipped with virtual reality headsets, five visitors at a time freely navigate a real world inhabited by virtual dancers.
Thursday, 23.05.2019
– Saturday, 08.06.2019
Public event
We are currently looking for a Communications and Cultural Officer (80-100%). As a Communications and Cultural Officer at the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore you are part of the diplomatic section of the Embassy. In this role, you are responsible for writing, coordinating and editing the various public diplomacy projects of the Embassy (Embassy Newsletter, Events Calendar, social media posts related to the activities of the Embassy, contributions to magazines/ newsletters, preparation of interviews, etc.). Your duties also include promoting Swiss culture and public affairs, in close cooperation with both Swiss and Singaporean stakeholders and partners. You will be planning and organizing public events and manage their marketing and communication.
The Embassy is pleased to present ELDORADO by Markus Imhoof at the 29th European Union Film Festival on May 17th at 7pm at the National Gallery.
Throughout history, there have always been refugees. They used to come from places closer to home: In the lean years of WW II and its direct aftermath, the family of Swiss director Markus Imhoof, a small boy of four years at the time, took in Giovanna, an undernourished eight-year-old Italian girl as part of a limited-term program for children. After the end of her stay, she had to go back to Italy.
“Forty years separate these two exceptional musicians, but everything brings them together in music: Lindemann's energetics, lyricism and inventiveness, the sense of melodic phrasing and great instrumental technique in the young and incredible virtuoso Jeanlou Treboux. The taste that these two musicians have in common for beautiful melodies, whether from the pen of Lindemann, Jeanlou, Chick Corea or Gary Burton, make this duo a sound alchemy, poetic or energetic, which carries the listener in a dreamlike and colourful musical journey.” JazzTimes
Location: Alliance française de Singapour, 1 Sarkies Road, Singapore 258130
The Embassy of Switzerland is pleased to present at the National Design Centre (NDC) a selection of objects created by international students graduated from the Master of Advanced Studies in Design for Luxury & Craftsmanship at ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne.
Location: National Design Centre, Design Gallery 1, Level 1, 111 Middle Road, Singapore 188969
For the first time the Embassy of Switzerland will be organizing the “Swiss Week 2019” (15 - 21 April) .
A weeklong festival that aims to promote Swiss-made, Swiss excellence, Swiss expertise, innovation, timeless architecture and design!
Many events for the public to enjoy and discover Switzerland.
The Embassy of Switzerland is pleased to co-present with the Alliance Française, “L’Opéra”, a documentary by Jean-Stéphane Bron about The Paris Opera. Best Documentary Film 2018, Swiss Film Award 2018.
Location: Alliance française de Singapour, 1 Sarkies Road, Singapore 258130
