Greek socialists give PM green light for election .  ATHENS 1996-08-22  The [START_ENT] Greek [END_ENT] socialist party 's executive bureau gave Prime Minister Costas Simitis its backing if he chooses to call snap elections , its general secretary Costas Skandalidis 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
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