An important request has been made to fix an old religious building in Vathylakas. This village is in the beautiful Karpas peninsula. Firat Borak, who leads an environmental group, is worried. He said on Monday that the building is in very bad condition. He also said it could be dangerous. This is especially true for the children in the village.
The building is very important historically. It was used for worship. It was also a place where people met. Borak said the building is "beginning to crumble." This means it is falling apart. It is a danger now. Neglected buildings can have bad results, he said. The village of Vathylakas has changed over time. This makes the repair request more urgent.
Vathylakas used to have many Greek Cypriot people. After 1976, many people moved away. Some people think this led to the neglect of old buildings. The building was a mosque before. Then it became a cultural centre. Its current state shows that time passes. It also shows why saving old places is important.
Borak wants to help the Karpas region grow. He believes fixing the Vathylakas building will attract tourists. Tourists who like history can visit. This can help the local economy. It can create jobs. If these old buildings are not fixed, tourists might not come. This would be bad for the future of Karpas.