Capital Radio Malta

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Capital 88.7 (Capital Radio) is a national radio station in Malta broadcasting on the frequency 88.7 FM.

[edit] Ownership

The radio station has been managed by Mediacoop Ltd since the station's inception on July 1, 1998. In July 2005, Mediacoop bought the station's license from previous owners Alt Services and now owns the station too. Since October 2005 Capital has been housed in a state of the art complex in St. Ursula Street, Valletta.

[edit] Programming

With a heavy focus on 80s music, the station is extremely popular with listeners in the 25-45 age bracket, as so many advertisers will testify. Capital Radio boasts a strong presenter line up, and one of the top news services in the country. As well as continuing to top various listernership surveys Capital Radio also organises events that promote interaction with the thousands of Capital fans across the nation, the station's birthday celebrations every Summer, becoming one of Malta's top social events. Capital Radio is also immensely popular abroad, with thousands of listeners tuning in over the net.