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Global Love Report – April 15th, 2026 English summary by Margaret  Eight & Date is a new dining concept that turns Grand Café Eight in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands, into a curated setting for singles. The event is inspired by the Dutch reality dating show First Dates, where singles meet on a first date at…

Global Love Report – April 8th, 2026 English summary by Margaret  A 2024 survey conducted by Statistics Netherlands revealed that elderly couples aged 60 to 80 are choosing to live apart. This type of relationship is called Living Apart Together (LAT) and entails that the couple remains romantically connected while living in separate homes, allowing them…

Global Love Report – March 11th, 2026 English summary by Margaret  For many singles today, finding the right partner is far from easy. For Adriana M., a 62-year-old marketing executive based in Rome, years of disappointing dates, overwhelming advice from those around her, and an unsettling experience on a dating app led her to seek a…

Global Love Report – Feb 18th, 2026 English summary by Margaret  IBJ Online, a matchmaking app operated by IBJ, Japan’s largest matchmaking agency, has quickly surpassed 20,000 registered members since its launch in October 2025. The platform has gained widespread support and is growing rapidly as a new alternative for those seeking marriage. Its rapid growth…

Global Love Report – Dec 31st, 2025 English summary by Margaret  Bihotza is a special matchmaking agency that’s located in the town of Bidart, in southwestern France. In the Basque language, bihotza means “heart,” a word that reflects the philosophy and approach of the agency. Bihotza was established about a year ago by Delphine La Fonta,…

Global Love Report – Dec 24th, 2025 English summary by Margaret  In Jakarta, Indonesia, there is a unique matchmaking agency called Cindo Match, located inside the Mall of Indonesia. The agency operates on a community-based membership system and is specifically designed for singles of Chinese-Indonesian descent.  Cindo Match clients submit a CV with personal details and…

Global Love Report – Dec 3rd, 2025 English summary by Margaret  Elphie and David Bellée, matchmakers who run the Unicis agencies in Nantes, Rennes, and Angers, will host a special evening for singles at Château du Bois Rignoux in Vigneux-de-Bretagne on Valentine’s Day 2026. The evening will feature a gourmet dinner with aperitifs, an open bar,…

Global Love Report – Nov 20th, 2025 English summary by Margaret  Keez is a French modern matchmaking platform founded by Théodore de Lachaux and Dylan Garineaud. The idea for the platform emerged from their own experiences with dating services, where they found that existing systems often failed to support genuine interaction or meaningful connections. Keez uses a…

Global Love Report – Nov 12th, 2025 English summary by Margaret  IBJ Co., Ltd., the largest matchmaking company in Japan, has launched IBJ Online, a matchmaking app that offers a new way to find a partner. The app is for singles who want more than a regular dating app but something simpler than traditional matchmaking services.…

Global Love Report – Nov 5th, 2025 English summary by Margaret  A special speed dating event was recently held in Ghent, Belgium. This event was organized as an initiative to raise funds for charity. The event was held in a local hostel, with all proceeds going to Children and Youth First (CYF), an organization supporting education…