diff --git a/.bumpversion.cfg b/.bumpversion.cfg
index 347135228..02f083030 100644
--- a/.bumpversion.cfg
+++ b/.bumpversion.cfg
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 [bumpversion]
-current_version = 1.6.4
+current_version = 1.7.0
 
 [bumpversion:file:VERSION]
 
diff --git a/CITATION.cff b/CITATION.cff
index 3e7889253..b9e40adf7 100644
--- a/CITATION.cff
+++ b/CITATION.cff
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-cff-version: 1.6.4
+cff-version: 1.7.0
 message: "If you use this software, please cite it using these metadata."
 authors:
   - family-names: "Hülk"
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ authors:
 title: "Open Energy Family - Open Energy Platform (OEP)"
 type: software
 license: AGPL-3.0-or-later
-version: 1.6.4
+version: 1.7.0
 doi:
-date-released: 2026-02-10
+date-released: 2026-02-20
 url: "https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/"
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index 9edc58bb1..bd8bf882d 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-1.6.4
+1.7.0
diff --git a/base/templates/base/_header.html b/base/templates/base/_header.html
index e21af2de6..448c4093f 100644
--- a/base/templates/base/_header.html
+++ b/base/templates/base/_header.html
@@ -75,11 +75,11 @@
          aria-expanded="false">Ontology</a>
       <div class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="navbarDropdownOntology">
         <a class="dropdown-item" href="{% url 'ontology:index' %}">Overview</a>
+        <a class="dropdown-item" href="{% url 'oeo_viewer:index' %}">OEO Viewer</a>
         <a class="dropdown-item"
            href="{% url 'ontology:ontology-entity-search' 'oeo' %}">OEO Search</a>
         <a class="dropdown-item"
-           href="{% url 'ontology:oeo-class-detail' 'oeo' 'BFO_0000001' %}">OEO Entity Details</a>
-        <a class="dropdown-item" href="{% url 'oeo_viewer:index' %}">OEO Viewer</a>
+           href="{% url 'ontology:oeo-class-detail' 'oeo' 'BFO_0000001' %}">OEO Entities</a>
         <a class="dropdown-item" href="{% url 'ontology:oeo-s-c' %}">OEO Steering Committee</a>
         <a class="dropdown-item"
            href="{{ EXTERNAL_URLS.tib_terminology_service }}"
diff --git a/oeplatform/__init__.py b/oeplatform/__init__.py
index 9cae584ba..96786cc08 100644
--- a/oeplatform/__init__.py
+++ b/oeplatform/__init__.py
@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@
 SPDX-License-Identifier: CC0-1.0
 """  # noqa: 501
 
-__version__ = "1.6.4"
+__version__ = "1.7.0"
diff --git a/versions/changelogs/1_7_0.md b/versions/changelogs/1_7_0.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..fc6524191
--- /dev/null
+++ b/versions/changelogs/1_7_0.md
@@ -0,0 +1,82 @@
+<!--
+SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Jonas Huber <https://github.com/jh-RLI> © Reiner Lemoine Institut
+
+SPDX-License-Identifier: CC0-1.0
+-->
+
+# Changes to the oeplatform code
+
+## Features
+
+- Add a new OEO search page for simple search and browsing of OEO entities
+  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
+- Add interactive parent/child hierarchy navigation and IRI copy functionality
+  to entity detail pages
+  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
+- **Implemented Cross-Navigation:** Users can now seamlessly switch from an
+  Entity Detail page to the OEO Viewer with the specific term and type
+  pre-selected via URL parameters.
+  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
+- **OEO Viewer Enhancements
+  [(#2238)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2238):**
+  - Added a **"Share View"** button to copy a permanent link to the current
+    visualization configuration.
+  - Added a **"Copy Term IRI"** button to easily retrieve the stable OEP
+    identifier.
+  - Implemented Toast notifications for user feedback on copy actions.
+  - Added responsive layout logic to switch between Split View (Desktop) and
+    Accordion View (Mobile).
+
+## Changes
+
+- Reworked the former OEO Class pages into OEO Entity pages, now supporting
+  details for Classes, Properties, and Individuals
+  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
+- Integrated NFDI4Energy Terminology Service Suite (TSS) React widgets for
+  standardized search, metadata, and relations displays
+  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
+- Improved IRI resolution to seamlessly handle and route external/imported
+  ontology terms (e.g., OBO Foundry)
+  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
+- Implemented client-side React routing (SPA) for seamless transitions between
+  search results and entity details
+  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
+- Reworked the OEO Viewer using React and the
+  [TSS Widgets library](https://ts4nfdi.github.io/terminology-service-suite/comp/latest/?path=/docs/overview--docs),
+  providing enhanced usability.
+  [(#2222)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2222)
+- Shifted OEO Viewer data retrieval to the
+  [TIB Terminology Service](https://terminology.tib.eu/ts) (OLSv4 backend),
+  significantly reducing future maintenance efforts by leveraging
+  NFDI-maintained widgets.
+  [(#2222)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2222)
+- **UI/UX Polish
+  [(#2238)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2238):**
+  - Updated visual hierarchy in Metadata widgets (Bold Entity Names, styled
+    Ontology Badges) to improve readability.
+  - Added "How to Use" collapsible guide to the OEO Viewer.
+  - Added links to external resources (Technoportal, TIB TS) for advanced users.
+
+## Removed
+
+- Removed the previous custom backend and frontend implementation for the OEO
+  Class / IRI pages
+  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
+- Removed the legacy custom backend and frontend implementation of the OEO
+  Viewer. [(#2222)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2222)
+
+## Bugs
+
+- Fixed an issue related to the Bootstrap vs EUI conflicts which led to strange
+  styling when using the autocomplete widget.
+  [(#2238)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2238)
+- Fixed Graph View responsiveness in the OEO Viewer by overriding hardcoded TSS
+  library dimensions.
+  [(#2238)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2238)
+- Fixed race conditions in URL state management to ensure deep links initialize
+  correctly on page reload.
+  [(#2238)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2238)
+
+## Documentation updates
+
+## Code Quality
diff --git a/versions/changelogs/current.md b/versions/changelogs/current.md
index fc6524191..599d6500c 100644
--- a/versions/changelogs/current.md
+++ b/versions/changelogs/current.md
@@ -1,82 +1,19 @@
 <!--
+SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Christian Winger <https://github.com/wingechr> © Öko-Institut e.V.
 SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Jonas Huber <https://github.com/jh-RLI> © Reiner Lemoine Institut
+SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Christian Winger <https://github.com/wingechr> © Öko-Institut e.V.
 
 SPDX-License-Identifier: CC0-1.0
 -->
 
 # Changes to the oeplatform code
 
-## Features
-
-- Add a new OEO search page for simple search and browsing of OEO entities
-  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
-- Add interactive parent/child hierarchy navigation and IRI copy functionality
-  to entity detail pages
-  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
-- **Implemented Cross-Navigation:** Users can now seamlessly switch from an
-  Entity Detail page to the OEO Viewer with the specific term and type
-  pre-selected via URL parameters.
-  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
-- **OEO Viewer Enhancements
-  [(#2238)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2238):**
-  - Added a **"Share View"** button to copy a permanent link to the current
-    visualization configuration.
-  - Added a **"Copy Term IRI"** button to easily retrieve the stable OEP
-    identifier.
-  - Implemented Toast notifications for user feedback on copy actions.
-  - Added responsive layout logic to switch between Split View (Desktop) and
-    Accordion View (Mobile).
-
 ## Changes
 
-- Reworked the former OEO Class pages into OEO Entity pages, now supporting
-  details for Classes, Properties, and Individuals
-  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
-- Integrated NFDI4Energy Terminology Service Suite (TSS) React widgets for
-  standardized search, metadata, and relations displays
-  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
-- Improved IRI resolution to seamlessly handle and route external/imported
-  ontology terms (e.g., OBO Foundry)
-  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
-- Implemented client-side React routing (SPA) for seamless transitions between
-  search results and entity details
-  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
-- Reworked the OEO Viewer using React and the
-  [TSS Widgets library](https://ts4nfdi.github.io/terminology-service-suite/comp/latest/?path=/docs/overview--docs),
-  providing enhanced usability.
-  [(#2222)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2222)
-- Shifted OEO Viewer data retrieval to the
-  [TIB Terminology Service](https://terminology.tib.eu/ts) (OLSv4 backend),
-  significantly reducing future maintenance efforts by leveraging
-  NFDI-maintained widgets.
-  [(#2222)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2222)
-- **UI/UX Polish
-  [(#2238)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2238):**
-  - Updated visual hierarchy in Metadata widgets (Bold Entity Names, styled
-    Ontology Badges) to improve readability.
-  - Added "How to Use" collapsible guide to the OEO Viewer.
-  - Added links to external resources (Technoportal, TIB TS) for advanced users.
-
-## Removed
-
-- Removed the previous custom backend and frontend implementation for the OEO
-  Class / IRI pages
-  [(#2234)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2234)
-- Removed the legacy custom backend and frontend implementation of the OEO
-  Viewer. [(#2222)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2222)
+## Features
 
 ## Bugs
 
-- Fixed an issue related to the Bootstrap vs EUI conflicts which led to strange
-  styling when using the autocomplete widget.
-  [(#2238)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2238)
-- Fixed Graph View responsiveness in the OEO Viewer by overriding hardcoded TSS
-  library dimensions.
-  [(#2238)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2238)
-- Fixed race conditions in URL state management to ensure deep links initialize
-  correctly on page reload.
-  [(#2238)](https://github.com/OpenEnergyPlatform/oeplatform/pull/2238)
-
 ## Documentation updates
 
 ## Code Quality