diff --git a/NEWS.md b/NEWS.md
index d230f18c4..63974da39 100644
--- a/NEWS.md
+++ b/NEWS.md
@@ -1,3 +1,20 @@
+# Qucs-S 24.4.1
+
+## Bugfixes
+
+* Improved diagrams rendering speed #1042
+* Fixed hardcoded version in LC Cauer filter #1039
+* Fixed pulsed current source issues #1059
+* Fixed show exit status if Ngspice crashes #1001
+
+## Localization
+
+* Russian translation update #1038
+
+## Packaging
+
+* Prepare for Flatpak package #51
+
 # Qucs-S 24.4.0
 
 ## New features
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index ee3b4246d..9d11232a6 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-24.4.0
+24.4.1
diff --git a/contrib/io.github.ra3xdh.qucs_s.metainfo.xml b/contrib/io.github.ra3xdh.qucs_s.metainfo.xml
index d93bd41f9..da1596e75 100644
--- a/contrib/io.github.ra3xdh.qucs_s.metainfo.xml
+++ b/contrib/io.github.ra3xdh.qucs_s.metainfo.xml
@@ -35,6 +35,9 @@
   </screenshots>
 
   <releases>
+    <release version="24.4.1" date="2024-11-14">
+      <url type="details">https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/releases/tag/24.4.1</url>
+    </release>
     <release version="24.4.0" date="2024-10-31">
       <url type="details">https://github.com/ra3xdh/qucs_s/releases/tag/24.4.0</url>
     </release>