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@@ -5,6 +5,11 @@ and [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+### Changed
+
+- Reconciled legacy release-branch history with the current Gitea CI while retaining the develop
+  SNAPSHOT revision, so normal RC cuts can merge cleanly.
+
 ### Fixed
 
 - SQL changelog headers: explanatory "-- Include it from the host..." comments were parsed as a