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• Spain to grant asylum to Venezuelan opposition leader
  Madrid on Sunday said it would grant political asylum to Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who was heading into exile in Spain after a month in hiding in the crisis-hit South American country.
• Pedro Almodovar: chronicler of modern Spain crowned in Venice
  Born during the dark days of dictatorship, Pedro Almodovar -- awarded the top prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday -- chronicled in vivid colour the reopening of Spanish society, and has come to embody his country's cinema.
• Inside Spain: Liquid gold and is this the most expensive return to school ever?
  In this week's Inside Spain we look at why the 2024/2025 academic year will be the most expensive ever for parents in Spain, and how olive oil has gone from being a staple food to a luxury good in Spanish households.
• The illnesses and health conditions you can't have when driving in Spain
  Spain has increased the number of illnesses and health conditions that will prevent people from legally driving or from renewing their licence from next year onwards. From mental disorders to cancer and heart problems, here’s the full list.