Greece Economy Crısıs Eu-ımf Mechanısm Papandreou

epa02129250 A prime minister's office handout photo showing Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou addressing the press to announce that Greece is formally asking for activation of the EU-IMF support mechanism for the Greek economy, during his visit to the southeastern island of Kastelorizo, Greece, 23 April 2010.   Athens is currently negotiating details of a 40-45 billion euro aid (52-58 billion dollars) package with officials from the European UnionMonetary Fund aimed at pulling the country out of a debt crisis which has skaken the euro.  The European Union on 21 April showed Greece?s 2009 budget deficit to be larger than expectedModdy?s cut the country?s rating rating by one notch, warning of further downgrades.  EPA/GREEK PRIME MINISTERS OFFICE / HO  EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES