Return Hubs Debate: Amnesty warns five EU states (Denmark, Germany, Greece, Austria, Netherlands) are moving toward “return hubs” in Uganda/Rwanda, calling them “cruel black holes” for human rights and urging rejection. EU Budget Terms: Albania’s Finance Ministry draft says the country would pay about 1% of GDP into the EU budget after joining, with expectations of receiving more EU funds than it contributes. EU Accession Path: Prime Minister Edi Rama argues Albania should join parts of the EU first—single market, university networks, exchange programmes—before full membership and voting rights. Media Freedom Clash: AEJ, UGSH and European Democrats all react to Meta shutting down Euronews Albania’s Instagram, demanding restoration and a clear explanation; the page shows “User not found” after MEP Sandro Gozi’s interview. Wildfire Emergency in Himara: A fast-moving blaze has threatened homes and tourist areas; authorities report around 50 homes/villas affected and seven destroyed, with evacuations and hundreds of responders deployed. Justice Pay Fix: Justice Minister Toni Gogu says a legal gap blocking magistrates’ salary formula will be addressed in Parliament Tuesday after a Constitutional Court decision. Local Governance Strain: A report says Albania’s decentralization reform left municipalities with limited autonomy despite more responsibilities and rising local revenues. Transport & Economy: Car imports into Albania fell about 10% in August; electric vehicles are rising, while the vehicle fleet nears 1.1 million.