diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
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@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 xbps-0.51 (???):
 
+ * alternatives: always create the directory where the symlink is stored,
+   in case this does not exist yet.
+
  * libxbps: another bugfix for conflicts: do not take into account packages
    that are on hold mode.