On 22 July 2011 Regjeringskvartalet was the site of a car bombing in connection with the 2011 Norway attacks . Eight people were killed and over 200 others injured , and several buildings were heavily damaged . Following the damage , the decision was taken by the government to demolish and reconstruct the Regjeringskvartalet to meet updated standards for security , working space and environmental regulations
2011 Norway attacks
2011 Norway attacks
Regjeringskvartalet