Norway Unveils New Memorial for 2011 Breivik Massacre Victims

Norway has opened a new national memorial in Oslo dedicated to the 77 victims of the 2011 terror attacks carried out by Anders Behring Breivik. The ceremony was attended by the Norwegian Crown Prince and government officials.

20 Jul, 01:11 — 20 Jul, 02:05

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The 2011 attacks were Norway's deadliest peacetime terror event, perpetrated by a right-wing extremist. The new memorial serves as a permanent reminder of the victims and a symbol of national resilience against political extremism, particularly relevant given ongoing global concerns about far-right violence.

Key entitiesAnders Behring Breivik Oslo Utøya Norway

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A new memorial for the 2011 Breivik massacre victims was unveiled in Oslo, Norway
The attacks resulted in 77 fatalities
The unveiling occurred shortly before the 15th anniversary of the attacks
The perpetrator was Anders Behring Breivik

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The memorial is an artwork named 'Upholding'

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The memorial serves as a reminder of the victims and an encouragement to resist right-wing extremism

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BBCHigh39d ago

Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre

The artwork in the capital Oslo was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the 15th anniversary of the attack.

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myjoyonlineMixed39d ago

Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre

Norway has opened a new memorial for the 77 victims of the country's deadliest terror attack in peacetime, days before its 15th anniversary.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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First report: avgi · 19 Jul, 16:49|Full coverage: 8 · 12h|Window: 12h

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avgi19 Jul, 16:49First to report

Μνημείο για τα 77 θύματα του νεοναζί εξτρεμιστή Μπρέιβικ (βίντεο)

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der-standard19 Jul, 18:08

Denkmal für Opfer der Breivik-Anschläge in Oslo eingeweiht

newsbeast19 Jul, 18:17

Μνημείο για τα 77 θύματα του νεοναζί Μπρέιβικ – 15 χρόνια μετά τις επιθέσεις στο Όσλο και το νησί Ουτόγια

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telex19 Jul, 19:38

Emlékművet avattak Oslóban a Breivik-merényletek áldozatainak

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BBC20 Jul, 01:11

Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre

myjoyonline20 Jul, 02:05

Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre

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index-hr20 Jul, 04:27

Norveška otvorila novi memorijal za žrtve strašnog terorističkog napada na Utoyi

hvg20 Jul, 04:58Latest update

A norvég trónörökös és a kormány tagjainak jelenlétében emlékművet avattak Oslóban a Breivik-merényletek áldozatainak

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Initial ReportsJuly 19 afternoon

Early reports from Greek and German outlets announced the memorial's inauguration, identifying Breivik as a neo-Nazi or right-wing extremist.

Wider CoverageJuly 20 early morning

More outlets, including BBC and MyJoyOnline, picked up the story, focusing on the memorial's opening ahead of the 15th anniversary.

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Norway Unveils New Memorial for 2011 Breivik Massacre Victims

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Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre

Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre

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Μνημείο για τα 77 θύματα του νεοναζί εξτρεμιστή Μπρέιβικ (βίντεο)

Denkmal für Opfer der Breivik-Anschläge in Oslo eingeweiht

Μνημείο για τα 77 θύματα του νεοναζί Μπρέιβικ – 15 χρόνια μετά τις επιθέσεις στο Όσλο και το νησί Ουτόγια

Emlékművet avattak Oslóban a Breivik-merényletek áldozatainak

Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre

Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre

Norveška otvorila novi memorijal za žrtve strašnog terorističkog napada na Utoyi

A norvég trónörökös és a kormány tagjainak jelenlétében emlékművet avattak Oslóban a Breivik-merényletek áldozatainak

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The presence of the Norwegian Crown Prince and government members at the unveiling
The specific dimensions and content of the memorial artwork, described as a 12-meter high mosaic with victims' names
Breivik's stated motive for the attacks, specifically his opposition to multiculturalism