Greek socialists give PM green light for election .  ATHENS 1996-08-22  The Greek socialist party 's executive bureau gave Prime Minister Costas Simitis its backing if he chooses to call snap elections , its general secretary [START_ENT] Costas Skandalidis [END_ENT] told reporters on Thursday .  Prime Minister Costas Simitis will make an official announcement after a cabinet meeting later on Thursday , said Skandalidis .  -- Dimitris Kontogiannis , Athens Newsroom +301 3311812-4
Kostas Skandalidis