text: 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 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