Alexia discusses trauma from the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus

Cypriot singer Alexia shared her personal experiences regarding the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus during an appearance on the program ‘Studio Stis 3’. She spoke about the lasting impact of the conflict, specifically noting her deep connection to the sound of sirens, which she described as a part of her identity.

Alexia, who was born in Famagusta, explained how she used her art to process and transform this trauma into creative work. She mentioned that in the years following the invasion, she would visit the occupied territories during dark anniversaries to attempt to ‘cleanse’ her memory of the sounds of war.