Socialist Prime Minister Costas Simitis announced the snap poll on Thursday citing problems with the economy , the country 's convergence with the European Union and tense relations with neighbouring Turkey .
<response> Socialist Prime Minister <person>Costas Simitis</person> announced the snap poll on Thursday citing problems with the economy , the country 's convergence with the <organization>European Union</organization> and tense relations with neighbouring <location>Turkey</location> . </response>