Norway’s Anders Behring Breivik in open court hearing
Journalist Anne Leer who was in courtroom said the atmosphere had been tense and strange.
About 30 survivors and relatives of the victims attended the hearing, and the defendant looked them straight in the eye when he entered, she said.
She said Mr Breivik appeared very calm and professional, but was stopped by the judge as he attempted to read out a prepared statement.
Mr Breivik has admitted to the July killings but denies criminal responsibility - saying the massacre was “necessary” to save Norway and Europe from Muslims and multiculturalism.