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Poland’s main news stories over the past week have included:

• Over 17,000 new daily Covid-19 cases are reported on Wednesday as the third wave of infections escalates

• A Polish diplomat is expelled from neighbouring Belarus for taking part in a commemorative event for the ‘Żołnierze Wyklęcki’ - Polish anti-communist resistance fighters

• PKN Orlen sources one million tons of crude oil from the U.S. as part of moves to diversify energy supplies and reduce dependence on Russia, and

• President Duda extends thanks to the nation’s women on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Monday.