A Slovakian woman has been arrested after blasting out opera music for 16 years.

Elizabeth Zharoff in 'La Traviata'

Elizabeth Zharoff in 'La Traviata'

The woman - known only as Eva - has been accused of driving her neighbours crazy with the same four minute aria from Guiseppe Verdi's 'La Traviata' on full volume from morning till night.

Hungarian news site Index.hu reports that the woman initially cranked up the volume to drown out the loud barking from a neighbour's dog.

However, it appears she has continued the audio assault for 16 years now, with other residents accusing her of harassment.

One resident said: ''The whole street is suffering.''

Another - referring to a version of the opera starring a famed Spanish opera star - added: ''I love Placido Domingo - but not like this.''

According to local media, Eva - who has been remanded in custody - could face up to three years behind bars if she's convicted.