25 July 2011 Last updated at 15:08

In pictures: Norway's solemn tribute to attack victims

Mourners gather near to the massive field of flowers in front of the Oslo Cathedral in Oslo, Norway

A field of floral tributes is building up outside the cathedral of Oslo, as Norwegians come together to pay their respects to the victims of Friday's attacks.

Correspondents have spoken of the profound shock the massacre has provoked in Norway, the deadliest tragedy of the country's post-war era.

Flowers and candles are seen on the shore in front of Utoeya island, north-west of Oslo

Tributes were also laid overlooking the island of Utoeya, where Anders Behring Breivik shot dozens of people in cold blood. They were attending a youth camp of the ruling Labour Party.

Norwegian King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg stand during a ceremony to sign a protocol of condolence for the victims in the Grand Hall of Oslo University

King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg stand during a ceremony to sign a protocol of condolence for the victims of Friday's attacks in the Grand Hall of Oslo University.

Norwegian Health Minister Anne-Grete Stroem-Eriksen, in black 6th right, and Sven Mollekleiv, head of the Norwegian Red Cross, in black 4th left, volunteers from the Red Cross and other organisations stand for a minute of silence at noon on Storoya island at midday

A minute's silence was observed across the country to remember the victims of the killings, here in Storoya, next to Utoeya island where the killing spree took place.

Police continue their investigations on Utoeya island

Meanwhile, Norwegian police are continuing their investigations on Utoeya.

Anders Behring Breivik sits in the rear of a vehicle as he is transported in a police convoy to a court in Oslo.

Anders Behring Breivik has made his first appearance in court in a hearing which took place behind closed doors and has pleaded not guilty.

As the country struggles to come to terms with the violence, many say the attack has only served to bring people together.

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In pictures: Norway's solemn tribute to attack victims

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