diff --git a/UserGuide.pdf b/UserGuide.pdf
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diff --git a/version.json b/version.json
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@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 {
-  "version": "2.5.0",
-  "release-date": "13.05.2024"
+  "version": "2.6.0",
+  "release-date": "16.07.2024"
 }